Muffin vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between muffin and chicken fingers
- Muffin has more vitamin K, manganese, and choline; however, chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
- Chicken fingers cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 42% more than muffin.
- Chicken fingers contain 5 times less vitamin K than muffin. Muffin contains 39.2µg of vitamin K, while chicken fingers contain 8µg.
- Muffin has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of muffin is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Fast foods, chicken tenders.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +390% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +152.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +111.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +94.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +479.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +965% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 8.217mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.426mg | 30% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 19.22g | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 8µg | 26% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 769mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 282mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 17.5µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 5.783g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 1.244mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 53g | 17.25g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.228mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 3.17mg | 10% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 43.7mg | 9% |
| Folate | 48µg | 19µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 373mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 0.73mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 48mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 271kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 13.95g | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 0g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 2.493g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 7IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 17.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.16µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.052g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 4.83g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | 0.211g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | 5.439g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +328.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.83g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.31 g
Sucrose:
28.01 g
Glucose:
1.23 g
Fructose:
1.21 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.47 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6902.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~17.03g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
